Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room; it will begin with a budget discussion. Check out the Commission’s agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS ACHIEVE IMPRESSIVE CCRPI SCORES, OUTPACING STATE IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools are proud to announce their outstanding performance in the latest College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores, which includes five components: Content Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps (not comparable), Readiness and – for high schools – Graduation Rate. The district continues to surpass state averages…… read more »
SEVERAL ROME CITY SCHOOLS SHOW GROWTH IN CCRPI SCORES
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools showed growth in some areas of the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores released by the Georgia Department of Education last week. The CCRPI is Georgia’s statewide accountability measurement as required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The CCRPI assesses how…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: SEARCHING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST? LOOK NO FURTHER!
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: What gift can you give to the person that loves being outdoors more than anything? We know! Gift them a hunting or fishing (or combo) license to help them enjoy the wild places they love, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. A…… read more »
U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELS BUZZ ROME, GA FOR WINTER SITE VISIT AHEAD OF PERFORMANCE IN 2025 WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA AIR SHOW
The third time will be a charm when the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels make their third-ever appearance in the Wings Over North Georgia air show, which is set for October 17th – 19th, 2025 at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport. Members of the flight demonstration team descended upon the local airport in an F/A-18 Super Hornet…… read more »
THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA IS READY TO RAISE A ‘WHITE FLAG’ WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW FREEZING
It has been cold throughout much of this week around Rome and Northwest Georgia, and more chilly temperatures are on the way. The Salvation Army of Rome, GA reminds locals that a White Flag is raised whenever temperatures drop below freezing. That means that the non-profit is poised to provide shelter to anyone who wants…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD ECO CENTER UNVEILS NEW SIGNAGE IN WETLAND DEMONSTRATION AREA
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: The Rome-Floyd ECO Center is proud to announce the unveiling of ten new signs in the Wetlands Demonstration Area, a key feature of the center’s educational programming. These signs highlight the unique characteristics and ecological significance of the local wetland habitat, offering visitors an in-depth look at…… read more »
GEORGIA LOTTERY: $10,000 MEGA MILLIONS TICKET PURCHASED IN ROME
Media release from Georgia Lottery: A Georgia Lottery player purchased a lucky $10,000 winning Mega Millions ticket in Rome for the drawing held on Dec. 3, 2024. The next Mega Millions drawing is set for Friday, Dec. 6, with an estimated jackpot of $579 million — the 10th largest in the game’s history. The winning…… read more »
GNTC FALL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY SET FOR DECEMBER 12TH
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: More than 300 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec. 12, armed with the education and technical training needed to kick-start their careers. The 2024 Fall Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. After students, administrators…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE TO PRESENT “MARY POPPINS” OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKENDS
The Rome Little Theatre will present “Mary Poppins” over the next couple of weekends at the DeSoto Theatre, 530 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Show times are set for 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Maegan Williams, who plays the title role, says that this musical based on…… read more »